As it bceomes winter and is colder outside during winter months many homeless people are forced to remain outside at night because warm shelters are full.
It is still cold outside in the great Southwestern United where I reside. It is not uncommon to see people sleeping on the ground in public parks.
Many homeless street people sleep each night without even a warm blanket to keep them warm and protect them from the elements. A small blanket from a thrift store or an inexpensive blanket from a discount store means so much to these people.
It is thought that many families that live from one paycheck to another each week are only one month away from going from their middle class lifestyle to becoming homeless. Few people are fortunte enough to have familes to take them in during a time of financial crisis and public assistance is slow to receive and many find themselves living in their cars or sleeping in a cardboard box outside to keep warm.
Just imagine how many inexpensive blankets you could purchase with $100.00 to help keep these poor souls warm. This would be a wonderful way to start a new year and help even one homeless person or entire family with small children find just a little warmth.
You never know when you help someone needy in the winter. You may not only be keeping them warm, but saving their life as many homeless die each year from exposure to the cold and snow.
This would help make the world a better place.
Donations should be directed to your local Salvation Army.
